![]() ![]() The inscription is known to be the oldest inscription mentioning the puppetry. Wayang is mentioned in an inscription written in the reign of King Airlangga, showing it was performed back then in the 10th century AD. In later periods, people started to use more solid materials such as hide or bark. They were merely made of grass tied together resembling human figures and played in Javanese traditional ceremonies. However, unlike today’s puppets, those puppets were way simpler back then. See also: Indonesian Heritage – Indonesian Tribes History and Developmentįirst step of Indonesian Traditional Puppets called Wayang, known as Indonesia’s oldest and original culture, has been present since Neolithic era or around 1500 years BC, long before the arrival of the Hindus. The main foundation consists of three principals, which is the nature of Hamot that is the openness to receive influence and input from within and outside Hamong which is the ability to filter the new elements in accordance with existing puppet values and Hamemangkat, the ability to add a new value to the story so that it is able to follow the changes and the development of the times. However this change of wayang art culture did not affect the identity that has been embedded in wayang itself because of its solid main foundation. Through the time, wayang has undergone several changes. Therefore, like batik, UNESCO crowned the puppets as Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity or the world’s priceless invention of art in Indonesian native art on November 7, 2003. Thus, Indonesian Traditional puppets is the art performance which not only performed in its origin land, Java, but it is also now presented around the world. See also: Indonesian Etiquette – Indonesian Cultures The puppet shadow show (wayang) in Indonesia also has its own style of speech and uniqueness, which is the original masterpiece of Indonesia. The show is also popular in some areas such as Sumatra and Malaya Peninsula. ![]() This indigenous performance influenced by Javanese and Hindu culture is growing rapidly on the island of Java and Bali, Indonesia.
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